Eradicating Child Labor: Organizations That Offer Hope

In Eradicating Child Labor: Organizations That Offer Hope, host Simon Reeve learns from other laborers why ending child labor abruptly may do more harm than good. Fortunately, there is one agency that is providing for the needs of poverty-stricken children. This video is excerpted from BBC's BBC Two - Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.

Video Details

Location:

Bangladesh

Grades:

6-8 9-12

Program:

Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve

Time:

2:52

Subject:

Social Studies

Topic:

Geography

Location:

Bangladesh

Grades:

6-8 9-12

Program:

Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve

Time:

2:52

Subject:

Social Studies

Topic:

Geography

Location:

Bangladesh

Grades:

6-8 9-12

Program:

Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve

Time:

2:52

Subject:

Social Studies

Topic:

Geography

Location:

Bangladesh

Grades:

6-8 9-12

Program:

Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve

Time:

2:52

Subject:

Social Studies

Topic:

Geography

Lesson Express

Q: Why is a solution to end child labor a complex problem?
A: If the children are prevented from working, they will have no resources to afford food, which may lead them to steal or beg.

Q: What does the UNICEF center provide the children?
A: They provide meals, a place to shower, a basic education, and a safe place to play.

Q: What can governments do to change generational poverty? How can non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and agencies like UNICEF help?
A: Governments can create policies to ensure all children have access to an education and build support systems to assist those living in poverty. However, these solutions can take time and depend on the country's leadership. NGOs and UNICEF are not dependent on one country’s legislation or policy, so they can offer humanitarian assistance in places where people cannot rely on government aid.

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